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Personal Injury
Auto v. Motorcycle
Lane Change Collision

Dany Georges v. Elizabet Markosyan

Published: Oct. 14, 2006 | Result Date: Jul. 27, 2006 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: EC041009 Verdict –  Defense

Court

L.A. Superior Glendale


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Anderson L. Washburn


Defendant

Philip C. Bloeser


Experts

Plaintiff

Kerry M. Clark
(technical)

Nuber Ornekian
(medical)

Defendant

Thomas F. Fugger Jr., P.E.
(technical)

Facts

The plaintiff, age 33, operating a Harley motorcycle, claimed that the defendant made an unsafe lane change from the southbound number one lane into the plaintiff's lane. The defendant stopped but then left the scene without exchanging information. The defendant denied making a lane change, claiming she was stopped when the plaintiff hit her car.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $100,000, reduced to $50,000; the defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $15,000.

Specials in Evidence

$21,000.

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered five broken bones and a left foot torn ankle tendon.

Result

Defense verdict.

Deliberation

one hour

Poll

11-1

Length

three days


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